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The Antique Locks/COLTi Forum - Industrial Archeology of locks.

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Post in this forum locks that demonstrate a Patent, or a Security Feature or even a Brand Name or Logo. You will find here Locks for: Doors, Furniture, Safes, Vaults, including: Combination Locks for Safes, Key Locks for Safes, Time Locks & Bolt Motors, Unit Locks, etc.

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The lockmaking scene changed late in the 18th century when the Industrial Revolution got under way and locking principles started to be explored. This forum therefore is for the many and varied interesting locks before 1778 where the fixed ward or spring barbs were the means of security.

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Huw Eastwood | The first double skin safes began to appear towards the end of the Georgian period. Tann, founded in 1795, claims to be the oldest safe maker. Post and explore here all antique/vintage double skin safes, Strongrooms & Vaults.

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For Reference and Comment...
It’s estimated there are over 5,000 artefacts in our care and date from Roman 2nd Century keys to the Post WWII experiments with high security mechanisms. We present here selections from The Heritage Collection for your interest and comment.

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